Why 'numbers people' need better people skills
Skills

Why 'numbers people' need better people skills

2y Accountancy Age

Why 'numbers people' need better people skills

Mastering communication skills is crucial for young accountants, not just for presenting numbers but explaining their implications. This can be achiev...

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Accountancy people moves: January 2024
Company News

Accountancy people moves: January 2024

2y Rachael King

Accountancy people moves: January 2024

The ICAEW confirms new vice president, with senior heads appointed at KPMG and EY. Within the mid market, a flurry of end of year partner appointments...

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R&D tax changes risk deterring business investment, Lords report warns
HMRC

R&D tax changes risk deterring business investment, Lords report warns

2y Accountancy Age

R&D tax changes risk deterring business investment...

The House of Lords Economic Affairs Finance Bill Sub-Committee has published a report today (February 1) raising concerns over the Government’s ...

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Hurst launches leadership development program
Skills

Hurst launches leadership development program

2y Accountancy Age

Hurst launches leadership development program

One of the UK’s leading independent accounting firms have launched a new leadership development program for members of its team. Hurst is first ...

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IESBA floats stricter ESG reporting standards for review
Accounting Standards

IESBA floats stricter ESG reporting standards for review

2y Accountancy Age

IESBA floats stricter ESG reporting standards for ...

The creation of an effective sustainability standards infrastructure requires not only high-quality sustainability reporting and assurance standards, ...

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Research shows a significant increase in HMRC tax investigations – now a quarter of a million opened per year
Tax

Research shows a significant increase in HMRC tax investigations – now a qu...

2y Accountancy Age

Research shows a significant increase in HMRC tax ...

HMRC tax investigations into individuals and small businesses have increased in the last year from 232,000 in 2021/22 to 248,000 in 2022/23*, accordin...

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Ensuring compliance with the ICAEW's new CPD requirements
Uncategorized

Ensuring compliance with the ICAEW's new CPD requirements

2y Accountancy Age

Ensuring compliance with the ICAEW's new CPD requi...

The ICAEW now requires a minimum number of CPD training hours annually, with at least 1 hour of ethics training. Read More...

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UK government invests half a million to get audit and accountancy qualifications recognised abroad
Skills

UK government invests half a million to get audit and accountancy qualifica...

2y Rachael Kennedy

UK government invests half a million to get audit ...

The UK government has pledged £500,000 to facilitate the recognition of accountancy and audit qualifications abroad. Announced by the Department of Tr...

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HMRC to mandate payrolling of benefits from April 2026: Implications and preparations for accountants
Business

HMRC to mandate payrolling of benefits from April 2026: Implications and pr...

2y Accountancy Age

HMRC to mandate payrolling of benefits from April ...

This regulatory update aims to simplify the reporting process, reduce administrative burdens, increase accuracy, and provide real-time reporting capab...

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Dains Group bolsters market presence with acquisition of two strategic firms
Mergers And Acquisitions

Dains Group bolsters market presence with acquisition of two strategic firm...

2y Accountancy Age

Dains Group bolsters market presence with acquisit...

Dains Group has announced the successful acquisition of two strategic businesses, McInerney Saunders Chartered Accountants and Magma Chartered Account...

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Malcolm Gomersall steps up as new CEO of Grant Thornton
Accounting Firms

Malcolm Gomersall steps up as new CEO of Grant Thornton

2y Accountancy Age

Malcolm Gomersall steps up as new CEO of Grant Tho...

Grant Thornton UK as confirmed the appointment of Malcolm Gomersall as its new Chief Executive Officer. Gomersall, who has been with the firm for over...

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Technology is a talent magnet for accountants
Practice

Technology is a talent magnet for accountants

2y Accountancy Age

Technology is a talent magnet for accountants

Facing a global talent shortage, accounting firms are turning to technology to attract and retain top talent. Tech-savvy firms offer streamlined opera...

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Devils in the details: Rectifying accounting errors
Legal

Devils in the details: Rectifying accounting errors

2y Accountancy Age

Devils in the details: Rectifying accounting error...

Accounting errors can distort financial statements and mislead stakeholders, as seen in the recent ADM case. This article guides you through identifyi...

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Jeremy Hunt hints at further tax cuts at Davos: What accountants need to know
Budget

Jeremy Hunt hints at further tax cuts at Davos: What accountants need to kn...

2y Rachael Kennedy

Jeremy Hunt hints at further tax cuts at Davos: Wh...

UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has hinted at the possibility of further tax cuts in the upcoming spring Budget, during his time at the World Economic Forum...

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84% of tax professionals fear double taxation as Pillar 2 looms
Corporate Tax

84% of tax professionals fear double taxation as Pillar 2 looms

2y Accountancy Age

84% of tax professionals fear double taxation as P...

The legislation, which introduces a global minimum tax of at least 15% for multinational enterprises, aims to limit tax competition and ensure large c...

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AI is an emerging risk for auditors, new research shows
Audit

AI is an emerging risk for auditors, new research shows

2y Rachael Kennedy

AI is an emerging risk for auditors, new research ...

Despite the increased interest in AI and ML, only 12% of respondents indicate their organisations have adopted AI and ML within their audit functions....

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Grant Thornton warns 40% of UK Councils are at risk of financial failure
Brexit & Economy

Grant Thornton warns 40% of UK Councils are at risk of financial failure

2y Accountancy Age

Grant Thornton warns 40% of UK Councils are at ris...

It is critical that a more comprehensive overhaul of both local government finance and models for social care is undertaken to address local councils'...

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ACCA supports FRC proposals to strengthen auditor requirements
Audit

ACCA supports FRC proposals to strengthen auditor requirements

2y Accountancy Age

ACCA supports FRC proposals to strengthen auditor ...

The proposed enhancements, including the focus on material misstatements arising from non-compliance, the introduction of a risk assessment process, a...

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Are accountants underutilising AI in the realm of risk assessment?
Technology

Are accountants underutilising AI in the realm of risk assessment?

2y Accountancy Age

Are accountants underutilising AI in the realm of ...

Integrating AI in accounting isn't just a technological upgrade; it's a fundamental shift in how we understand and interact with financial data. For t...

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Grant Thornton UK CEO resigns unexpectedly
Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton UK CEO resigns unexpectedly

2y Accountancy Age

Grant Thornton UK CEO resigns unexpectedly

During his tenure, Dunckley managed to stabilise Grant Thornton after his predecessor resigned following attacks on her leadership style and socialist...

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MHA and MHA Moore and Smalley announce strategic merger to bolster nationwide services
Mergers And Acquisitions

MHA and MHA Moore and Smalley announce strategic merger to bolster nationwi...

2y Accountancy Age

MHA and MHA Moore and Smalley announce strategic m...

Founded in 1892, MHA Moore and Smalley will merge with it's parent network in April 2024 Read More...

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HMRC issues second warning to crypto users
Personal Tax

HMRC issues second warning to crypto users

2y Accountancy Age

HMRC issues second warning to crypto users

HMRC sees the profit or loss made on buying and selling of exchange tokens as within the charge to Capital Gains Tax (CGT). Read More...

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Accountants will need to step in to help with the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
Brexit

Accountants will need to step in to help with the EU's Carbon Border Adjust...

2y Rachael Kennedy

Accountants will need to step in to help with the ...

As the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)unfolds, it heralds more than a policy shift—it’s reshaping the global tr...

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IFA: What’s ahead for 2024?
Business

IFA: What’s ahead for 2024?

2y Institute of Financial Account...

IFA: What’s ahead for 2024?

The IFA's Jonathan Barber shares his predictions for the upcoming year with ESG taking more of a prominence between debates regarding digital transfor...

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FRC urged to reconsider enforcement criteria amidst industry evolution
Accounting Standards

FRC urged to reconsider enforcement criteria amidst industry evolution

2y Accountancy Age

FRC urged to reconsider enforcement criteria amids...

Changes will help to make accounting profession more attractive, ICAEW boss says Read More...

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Evelyn Partners launches new graduate programme
Skills

Evelyn Partners launches new graduate programme

2y Accountancy Age

Evelyn Partners launches new graduate programme

Graduates on Evelyn Partners' new programme will work on front office financial planning tasks alongside studying for the Personal Finance Society Dip...

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Accountancy people moves: December2023
Company News

Accountancy people moves: December2023

2y Rachael Kennedy

Accountancy people moves: December2023

The ICAEW confirms new vice president, with senior heads appointed at KPMG and EY. Within the mid market, a flurry of end of year partner appointments...

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